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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1949

Page

2

General Donovan to Lie in State in San Antonio

The body of Maj. Gen. Richard Donovan retired USA will arrive in San Antonio via Southern Pacific at 2 15 p m Friday A telegram to this effect was received Wednesday by funeral director Charles Henevan from the widow Mrs Marguerite Donovan She will accompany the body The body will lie in state at Hanawayn Funeral home Friday afternoon until Saturday Time of funeral services will be announced Interment will be at Sam Houston National Cemetery Donovan retired in 1997 and died of a heart attack in San Francisco He formerly commanded the VUE Corsi area with headquarters in San Antonio

Richard "Donovan USA San Antonio Southern Pacific Charles Henevan Marguerite Donovan Hanawayn Funeral Home Pafternnoon Pime F Sam Houston National Cemetery Donovan San Francisco Vue Corsi Sans Antonio

Joske's Honors Veteran Employees at Awards Dinner

Joske's of Texas celebrated 49 active veteran employees at a Menger Hotel dinner marking 25 years of service for new inductees Ethel Newton Emily Puckett Irlens Wilke Odell Touls Calsthai and presenting each with a diamond studded service pin. The cadre totals 1700 years of service with Robert Ackerman noted for 40 years in the shop.

Enynuses Joske’s Texas Menger Jlts Ethel Newton Emily Puckett Varga

Congressional Roundup on Food Prices Drop and Policy

Washington reports economist Leon Keyserling told the Senate Economic Committee the fall in farm and commodity prices is not unexpected though troubling. He cited a 30 percent drop in farmers received for farm food through November while retail prices fell 13 percent. Republicans estimated another depression could cost 301 million, criticizing a push for a managed economy and more spending.

Washington Leon Keyserling President’s Council of Economic Advisers Keyseiing Senate House Economic Committee Economist

Export Bill Extends Trade Embraces 28 Months Senate Action

The senate yesterday passed a bill to extend export controls for 28 months and approved a measure to continue seven tenths legislation authorizing industry and government to voluntarily ration scarce items. Senator George JD Ga urged against a new tax bill until January, noting he is the senate's No 1 tax man and finance committee chair. Truman seeks a 4 million boost in federal levies to cover a predicted deficit, while Senator Byrd of Dead says only two of 13 finance committee members favor the tax-boost plan.

Senate George Jd-Ga Congress Tex Man Shairman Finance Committee Truman Sen Byrd Fruman

Senate Foreign Relations debates recovery program cost

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee revisited the European Recovery Program known as ERP. Hoffman testified detailing the recovery plan while Advocate Lodge announced the Rules Committee approval of an anti filibuster rule by ten to three. The votes included Stennis Lang and Hunt in opposition.

Progran Senate Eign Relations Committee Feenamie Cooperation Admin Hoffman Senate-House Lodge RiMassi Stnate Lodge Senate Stennis Dmissi Lang Dla Hunt Dwye

Tariff Bill Sparks House Debate on Reciprocal Trade Act

Democrats push a bill restoring presidential power to cut tariffs in exchange for similar moves by other nations. Speaker Rayburn expects broad approval despite Republican opposition. The Ameri can activities committee funding request faces early scrutiny with only Rep. Marcantonio opposing openly.

Rudio Rayburn WD Texas House UN American Activities Committee House Administration Committee Marcantonio New York Sroup

Farm Prices Aim to Stabilize After War Shock

The Treman administration acts to bolster farm prices and avert collapse, with a focus on preventing further decline and stabilizing incomes. Secretary Brannan coordinates with officials to shape policy, signaling strong federal effort to support agriculture amid market weaknesses.

Glatis Treman Ube Brangan Ile Aie

Wherry warns on big finance and big labor threat

Sen Wherry former chairman of the small business committee declares independence of American business endangered by vast concentrations of economic power. He says America cannot survive as a free system if these forces struggle and consolidate, urging action before his Jan. 31 expiration and warning against cannibalizing competition.

Sen Wherry R-Neb Ig Finance Small The Senate America

Army Prison Trial Slated at Ft Meade

Lt Col George E Pinard of Westington Springs South Dakota is to face a court martial this week over alleged cruel and inhumane treatment at a Werzburg Germany stockade. Capt Samuel H Wolford of Clear Spring Maryland was acquitted. Capt Deel G Holmes of Philadelphia was acquitted earlier. Col Sarold J McClure of San Antonio will face the final court martial.

FT. Meabe George E. Pinard Wessingtor Springs S. D Ito Werzburg Germany Pinard Samuel H. Wolford Clear Spring Deel G. Holmes Philadelphia Sarold J. McClure San Antonio

Sweden-Norway Pact Rejected Over North Atlantic Aim

Stockholm reports Norway rejected a bid to form a military pact with Sweden fearing it would block joining a stronger alliance like a broader North Atlantic group. The joint Swedish policy declaration by Premier Tage Erlander and Foreign Minister Osten Osten outlined Norway's stance.

Stockholm Sweden Norway Ber Trageander I. Osten Uniden Reigter

Burglary Suspects Sought After Devine Break‑In

San Antonio police hunted two burglary suspects described as 20 to 25 years old who fled in a new model car after an overnight entry at L. D. Motorco in Devine. An outlet knob was knocked off. two additional machines were reported missing.

San Antonio Devine L. D Isaie

Fire damages $400 in Johnson closet blaze

Fire confined to a clothes closet at J. H. Johnson 501 N. Finest. Burned clothing valued at $100 by the owner. The fire department reported the damage.

J. H. Johnson

Jersey cattle dominate Houston Fat Stock show win

At Houston Fat Stock show, Rio Vista Farms owned Jersey cows earned championship honors. Astor Design Rush is Beauty was named junior champion among outstanding entries. The event spotlighted Jersey stock as clear contenders in the competition.

Houston Rio Vista Farms Astor Design Rush San “Antonio

Explosion at San Antonio packing plant injures worker

Police said 33 year old Jesse Vasquez of 242 Helena was seriously injured in an explosion at the San Antonio Packing plant. He was treated at Baptist Memorial Hospital.

San Antonio Jesse Vasquez Helena

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